Nevada City, CA Dentists

Dental.me currently ranks 17 dental offices in Nevada City, CA (Nevada County). 5 have Google rating data across 103 reviews, averaging 4.66 stars. Current score leaders include Matthew Woods and Nevada City Smiles. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.

Last updated Aug 6, 2026 · How we rank →

17
Dental offices ranked
4.66 avg
Google rating (vs 4.57 CA)
5
With ratings
103
Combined Google reviews
29%
Have a website

How we rank · independent Dental.me Score · Featured is separate and cannot buy rank.

Dentists in Nevada City

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Kirsten Valentine General DentistryDentist 15301 TYLER FOOTE RD, Nevada City, CA 95959
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Timothy Lutz General DentistryDentist 14390 IDAHO MARYLAND RD, Nevada City, CA 95959
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Dickard Richard DDS General Dentistry 216 S Pine St, Nevada City, CA 95959
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair
📖 New to the area? Read our complete guide to finding a dentist in Nevada City — costs, specialties, and what to look for.

The Nevada City dental market, by the numbers

A live read on how Nevada City’s 17 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Nevada City’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+0
Excellent2
Great0
Strong2
Good & below1

Rating vs. California

Average Google rating across rated Nevada City offices.

4.66
Nevada City average4.66 ★
California average4.57 ★
Rated 4.9–5.03 offices

Nevada City dental leaders

Two independent cuts of the same data — highest scored, and most reviewed.

Highest Dental.me Score

Top of the independent, non-paid ranking.

  1. Matthew Woods
    Score 94 · 4.9 ★ · 70 reviews
  2. Nevada City Smiles
    Score 92 · 4.8 ★ · 25 reviews
  3. Samantha Deridder
    Score 84 · 5.0 ★ · 2 reviews
  4. Pafftinger Justin DDS
    Score 84 · 5.0 ★ · 1 reviews
  5. Owen Poulson
    Score 72 · 3.6 ★ · 5 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in Nevada City.

  1. Matthew Woods
    70 reviews · 4.9 ★
  2. Nevada City Smiles
    25 reviews · 4.8 ★
  3. Owen Poulson
    5 reviews · 3.6 ★
  4. Samantha Deridder
    2 reviews · 5.0 ★
  5. Pafftinger Justin DDS
    1 reviews · 5.0 ★
📖 Read our local guide: Finding a Dentist in Nevada City, CA — what the local data shows, specialties, nearby cities, and questions to ask before booking.

Dental.me guides for Nevada City

Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Nevada City directory to compare dentists, specialties, Dental.me Score, review signals, costs, insurance questions, and questions to ask before booking.

Guide links connect this city directory to the broader California and national Dental.me research library. Organic rankings use Dental.me Score; Featured placements stay separate from the ranked list.

Nearby cities

Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Nevada City.

California dental directory context

Use the Nevada City directory with the broader California directory hub. Dental.me connects city pages, practice profiles, supported specialty hubs, market data, ranking methodology, claim tools, and correction workflows with crawlable links.

High-coverage California city directories

Statewide specialty hubs

Specialty categories help patients compare relevant offices, while each practice profile and its website, map, and phone details complete the path for appointments, insurance, and payment questions.

Common questions about dentists in Nevada City

Who are the highest-rated dentists in Nevada City, CA?

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Nevada City dentists are Matthew Woods (Dental.me Score 94, 4.9 stars, 70 reviews); Nevada City Smiles (Dental.me Score 92, 4.8 stars, 25 reviews); Samantha Deridder (Dental.me Score 84, 5.0 stars, 2 reviews). Across the city, 3 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in Nevada City, CA good?

Nevada City's rated dental offices average 4.66 stars on Google - compared with a 4.57 California average, and 3 are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The Dental.me Score ranks them by star-rating strength and review volume so you can compare the strongest offices first.

What dental categories are common in Nevada City, CA?

Common Dental.me categories connected to Nevada City profiles include General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, Teeth Whitening, Dentures. Category data helps organize local options and gives patients a faster way to compare offices by the type of care they are researching.

How many dentists are in Nevada City, CA?

Dental.me organizes 17 dental practice profiles in Nevada City, CA. 5 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.

How many Nevada City dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?

In Nevada City, 13 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 5 list a website, and 5 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.

How does Dental.me rank Nevada City dentists?

Organic results use Dental.me Score, an independent score built from star-rating strength, review-count confidence caps, exact review-count tie-breakers, and a limited verification lift. Profile completeness can help break close ties after the score. Featured placements are paid, clearly labeled, and never change the organic order.

What the Nevada City dental data shows

Of the 17 Nevada City offices in this directory, 5 (29%) have Google rating data, 5 (29%) publish a website, 5 (29%) include hours, and 5 (29%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 13 profiles (76%).

Rated Nevada City offices average 4.66 stars across 103 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.57 statewide. 3 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 0 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Matthew Woods (Score 94, 4.9 stars, 70 reviews); Nevada City Smiles (Score 92, 4.8 stars, 25 reviews); Samantha Deridder (Score 84, 5.0 stars, 2 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Matthew Woods, with 70 Google reviews at 4.9 stars.

The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 17 practices (100% of the city directory): 95959 (17).

Data snapshot: Aug 6, 2026. Counts come from Dental.me’s organized provider, practice, location, website, and Google/Maps business-profile data. See our verification methodology.

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